Sumner Lake State Park
- Status
- Status not postedOpen 24 hours
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- emnrd.nm.gov(575) 355-2541
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Sumner Lake State Park is a 904-acre park in De Baca County, about 27 miles southeast of Santa Rosa.
The park supports mountain biking, winter sports, canoeing and kayaking, hunting in season, and boating. Water access includes a boat ramp. Camping is available: 2 camping areas, including RV sites with electric hookups, tent sites, primitive or hike-in sites, group camping, and showers.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Open 24 hours | ||
Official wording
Open 24/7
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Denver).
Pets
Pets are allowed at most state parks and must be on a leash at all times. Only service dogs are allowed at Rio Grande Nature Center and Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Parks.
Statewide rule from New Mexico's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Fees and passes
Per vehicle, statewide flat rates with resident/non-resident pricing (since Jan 1, 2025): NM resident day-use $5 (residents exempt Oct 1 – Apr 30), non-resident $10; walk-in/bicycle no charge. Camping per night: primitive $10 resident / $15 non-resident; developed $15 / $20; utility fees water $5, electric $10, sewer $5. Federal passes not accepted.
Statewide fee rule from New Mexico's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
New Mexico park passes
- Annual Day-Use Pass/Permit (ADU) — New Mexico resident — $75. Day-use entry, calendar year (expires Dec 31) Details
- Annual Day-Use Pass/Permit (ADU) — non-resident — $150. Day-use entry, calendar year Details
- Annual Camping Permit (ACP) — New Mexico resident — $300. Camping (resident only; proof of NM ID and plate) Details
- Lifetime Veterans pass (NM veteran with 50%+ disability) — No charge Details
From the New Mexico state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (newmexicostateparks.reserveamerica.com)
- Phone
- 1-877-664-7787
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Developed Campsites 15 Electric Campsites (30 amp); 1 Electric Campsite (50 amp); 15 W + E Campsites (30 amp); 1 W + E Campsites (50 amp); Water in Campground; RV Dump Station; Group Campsites | — | 15 Electric Campsites (30 amp); 1 Electric Campsite (50 amp); 15 W + E Campsites (30 amp); 1 W + E Campsites (50 amp); Water in Campground | — |
| Primitive Camping Shoreline Camping; Boat-in Camping | — | — |
Camping details from the park
50 Developed Campsites: 15 Electric Campsites (30 amp); 1 Electric Campsite (50 amp); 15 W + E Campsites (30 amp); 1 W + E Campsites (50 amp); Water in Campground; RV Dump Station; Group Campsites
Primitive Camping: Shoreline Camping; Boat-in Camping
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BoatingCanoeing and kayakingWinter sportsCampingFishingHuntingPicnickingSwimmingHikingBikingMountain bikingWildlife viewing and birding
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park trails (total) | 2 mi | — | 2 Miles; Hiking; Mountain Biking; Interpretive Trails; Wildlife Viewing; Birding |
Trail descriptions from the park
Trails: 2 Miles; Hiking; Mountain Biking; Interpretive Trails; Wildlife Viewing; Birding
Boating and paddling
Boating: Motorized; Non-motorized; Canoe/Kayak/Board; Personal Watercraft; Sailing; Water Skiing; Camping; Education Programs; Fishing; Water Fowl Hunting (designated areas only, contact park for details); Picnicking; Swimming
Boating Facilities: Boat Dock; 3 Boat Ramps
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Vault or pit toilets
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
- Group facilities
Water
- Boat ramp
- Marina or boat slips
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Primitive or backcountry camping
- Group camping
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 32 Lakeview Lane
Sumner Lake, NM 88119 - Nearest town
- Santa Rosa — about 27 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 34.6127, -104.3962
- Phone
- (575) 355-2541
- jacob.terrell@emnrd.nm.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- New Mexico State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Oct 27, 2026
- WordPress REST API: child pages of the official 'Find a Park' page (35 pages), plus coordinates from that page's map pins
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology